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Pair CHRISTOFLE Antique CANDLESTICKS 2nd Empire, France C. (1870)

  Rarely seen is this Decorated all over Pair of CHRISTOFLE Silver & Bronze Handmade XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS. Original & Complete. The Engraved Detail is extraordinary with Flowers, leaves, stems all done very discreetly and, difficult to photograph. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply outstanding. Dimensions: 9" Tall x 4 1/2" Diameter at the Base. The necks are also Decorated. 4 Silver Hallmarks including each is Numbered. PRICE on Request

RARE Pair CHRISTOFLE 4 Branch CANDLESTICKS Napoléon III (1870)

  EXCEPTIONAL & Rare Pair of Original CHRISTOFLE solid Bronze & Silver Handmade XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS. Original & Complete. The detail is extraordinary with Masquerons and Engraving. The only other Pair I have seen in 30 years is in the Christofle Museum. Very heavy weighing approx. 6 lbs each. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply outstanding. Everything can be taken apart with the Center Sticks held to the Base with Handmade original Silver Bolts. Dimensions: 12" Tall x 5.0" Diameter at the base x 10 1/2" across the Bobèches. 4 Silver Hallmarks. Comes completely apart for cleaning, a good indication of the level of Quality Christofle employed in this Masterpiece 'Work of Art'. COMPARE with eBay item #290243276954 Estimate $5,000 to $ 8,000.
PRICE on Request

XIXth Century MASQUARON French Gilt Bronze CANDLESTICK Circa 1870

p  Very finely detailed heavy solid Bronze Candlestick which has been gilded and handmade in the XIXth Century. There are 9 Masks or Masquarons, 3 around the Base, 3 in the Middle and 3 near the top. CANDLESTICK has its own, Original 'Bobeche' or drip guard. Overall detail is extraordinary with elaborate Wreaths (Napoléonic) + Mythological, Griffin Figures. The Gilding is still in good condition. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY overall are excellent considering age and use.
Dimensions: 10 "in Height.

PRICE on Request


19th Century Signed VIENNA Bronze Candlestick with Bronze CAT

   Lovely, Rare Antique heavy Vienna Bronze CANDLESTICK incorporating the Sculpture of a Cat at the Base of the Candlestick. Wonderfully practical used as a Candlestick, or, as well as a conversation piece at the Table. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use with no repairs, dings or dents to speak of. I have not cleaned nor polished it for some time. Dimensions: 20,0 cm (7.9" tall by 9,5cm by 3.7" diameter. Click to See Photos.
Price on Request

Pair XIXth Century French Bronze Mythological Candlesticks

   Heavy pair of Exceptional Antique French Bronze CANDLESTICKS, Circa 1870. What is Rare is the Mythological style of this pair of Candlesticks. 2 Salamanders (considered mythical animals) which in themselves, represent a bronze Animal Sculpture on their own. Impression is that each is climbing on the Candlesticks. The Candlesticks Rests on 3 Legs & Feet which might be those of a 'Griffin', a mythological animal. DETAIL overall of the Bronze work is simply extraordinary. Cast in 1 piece, rare. Practical with Candles as well as conversation pieces. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Not cleaned nor polished so each has its Antique Original Patina. Dimensions: 11.75" tall by 5" wide between the feet. Sorry, SOLD to Diane, Boulder, CO

Pair 19th Century French Bronze PRICKETS, Cierges, Candlesticks

  Wonderful Antique heavy pair of French Bronze Prickets or Pique Cierges or CANDLESTICKS, Circa 1860. Prickets, a 15th Century English term for fixing Candles to a Point. What is unusual, Rare is that this pair were certainly from a Church and the Decoration on 1 side has the Hebrew name for 'Jesus'. Detail is extraordinary, with different Decor on each of the 3 Sides. Cherub or Angel Heads, Hebrew & Religious Bronze deoration. Wonderfully practical as well as a conversation piece. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use with no repairs, dings or dents to speak of. I have not cleaned nor polished them in some time. Dimensions: 21" tall by 5.5" diameter. See PHotos for Dimensions. $679 for the Pair

Pair Silver CANDLESTICKS or Lamps from CHRISTOFLE, Paris Circa 1930 Art Deco

   Lovely Antique pair of French quadruple plated Silver over Bronze CANDLESTICKS, Circa 1930. Fully Hallmarked by Christofle, Paris with each Numbered plus their original 'Bobeches' or Wax drip guards. Overall detail is simple yet Elegant and can be used anywhere. As well, this Pair of Candlesticks can easily be used as Lamps (Dining Room, Bedroom) as each is already prepared for Wiring. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. Dimensions: 9" in height. RESERVED for Mike in Perth, Australia. Sorry, SOLD

Pair Bronze CANDLESTICKS Napoléon III, 'Fables' by 'La Fontaine '

  Very finely detailed heavy pair of solid Bronze handmade French XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS with their original 'Bobeches' or drip guards. Overall detail is extraordinary with a scene of the Renard or Fox trying to steal the Grapes. I have not cleaned them, leaving them with a beautiful patina. They may have been Gilded. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. Dimensions: 8.5 "in height.
Sorry, just SOLD and delivered to a very happy Collector

Sumptuous CHRISTOFLE BOUGEOIR, Chamberstick Circa 1870, Napoléon III

   Very large Antique heavy Bronze & Silver Chamberstick, made by the founder of Christofle, Charles Christofle, Circa 1870. Dimensions, 8" in Diameter & 8.25" Long. Impressed Silver Hallmarks for Christofle include "#1 & #0 + CHRISTOFLE + C Scales C + #1874816". I have nearly every model made by Christofle. There are scroll 19th Century Initials which add to the overall decoration. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $495

Unbelievable CHRISTOFLE BOUGEOIR, Chamberstick Circa 1870, Napoléon III

   Fabulous very, very large antique heavy Bronze & Silver Chamberstick, made by the founder of Christofle, Charles Christofle, Circa 1870. Dimensions, 8" in Diameter & 8.5" Long. Impressed Silver Hallmarks for Christofle include "#6 + CHRISTOFLE + C Scales C". Comes apart in 4 pieces. The Bolt holding the Candle Holder in the center is hand made & original. I have in my Collection nearly every model made by Christofle. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Sorry, just SOLD

Silvered Bronze CANDLESTICK Napoléon III (1850-1870)

  Stunning solid Bronze & Silver Handmade French XIXth Century CANDLESTICK with its original 'Bobèches' or drip guards. Overall detail is extraordinary. Quite heavy and in remarkable condition. Very high quality Silver. CONDITION & QUALITY are outstanding considering age and use. Dimensions: 8.5" Tall x 4" Diameter at base x 6.5" across the Bobèches. Signed by the Silversmith with impressed initial in the Base, "J C". Comes apart for cleaning in 12 pieces. This indicates the level of Quality. RESERVED for Borise, NJ. Sorry, SOLD

Pair Bronze CANDLESTICKS Napoléon III (1850-1870)

  Finely detailed wonderful pair of heavy solid Bronze handmade French XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS with their original 'Bobeches' or drip guards. Each has 2 Arms. Overall detail is extraordinary. I have not cleaned them, leaving them with a beautiful patina and darkened by Chimney smoke and time. CONDITION & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. Dimensions: 7" Tall x 8" wide x 4.5" diameter at the Base. $495

XIXth Century French BRONZE CANDLESTICK, Circa 1800

  Very fine, handmade, heavy solid Bronze French CANDLESTICK, dating from the 3rd quarter of the XIXth Century. Overall simple, sobre detail is wonderful and reflects the 18th Century style & influence. I have not cleaned it, leaving it with a beautiful antique patina which has darkened because this Candlestick was used on the mantle of a Chimney in a Bedroom in a Chateau. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions: 9.5 " Tall x 4.5" Wide across the feet.
PRICE on Request

Bronze CANDLESTICKS with Marble Inserts, Napoléon III (1850-1870)

  Stunning pair of heavy & finely detailed solid Bronze French XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS with their original 'Bobeches' or drip guards and with White Marble decorative inserts in the base, between the Filigree work. Overall detail is extraordinary. CONDITION. WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Dimensions: 5.5" Tall. $525

CANDLESTICKS Napoléon III, Mythological Scenes

  Fabulous heavy & finely detailed pair of solid Bronze / Brass French XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS with their original 'Bobeches' or drip guards. Overall detail is extraordinary with winged Cupids or Cherubs in various poses, Heads etc. The Candle Holders can be taken apart into 5 sections. CONDITION & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. Dimensions: 9.5 " in height.
SOLD on eBay as item#3718494914

CANDLESTICKS Napoléon III, Mythological Scenes

  Finely detailed heavy pair of solid Bronze/Brass handmade French XIXth Century CANDLESTICKS with their original 'Bobeches' or drip guards. Overall detail is extraordinary with Mythological scenes, animals, heads etc. The Candle Holders were pierced so that if one wanted to electrify them it is possible. I have not cleaned them, leaving them with a beautiful patina. At one time they may have been Gilded, as there appears to be traces of gold in areas that are protected, like the bottom. CONDITION & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. Dimensions: 8.5 " in height. SOLD on eBay as item#3710994601

CANDLESTICKS + Flower arrangement Holder

  A lovely Vintage French plated Silver Candleholder for 3 candles in the form of a 'Flower'. Rests on 3 raised feet with a container for arranging Flowers. Makes a wonderful Table decoration. Shirley from the UK tells me this model is available at David Orgell on Rodeo Drive.
SOLD on eBay to a clever Collector #3713521694

Pair Bronze & Silver CANDLESTICKS

  A gorgeous and very heavy pair of Silvered Bronze 2 Light Candlesticks made at the end of the XIXth Century in the style of Louis XIV. All original including their "Bobèche" or drip guards. Condition & Quality are excellent including the Silver with no nicks or dings nor bronze showing through. Height is about 6.25" to top of finial x 7.75" wide. Sorry, SOLD

Bronze CANDLESTICKS French XIXth Century

  Pair of heavy, fine and unusual XIXth Century antique solid Bronze or Brass Candlesticks or "Chandeliers" with sliding and moveable ARMS to raise or lower the 2 sockets or 'candle holders'. The arms of each Candle Holder move as well, in all directions. The arms can be extended straight across or almost in any sense you like. The ends of each of the arms form the heads of mythical 'Griffens' in fine detail. Offers great flexiblity and decoration at the same time. Dimensions are: about 10.5" tall x 10" wide (when opened) and quite heavy weighing about 5.5lbs.
SOLD on eBay separately as items #7308555887 and #7308556561

German Secessionist Arts & Crafts CANDLESTICK or CHAMBERSTICK

  Incredibly fine example of the intriguing Jugendstil Arts & Crafts design from Germany, completely hand made Art Nouveau metalware from the turn of the last century. A very stylish Chamberstick or CANDLESTICK, by an unknown German craftsman. It measures 7.25" tall by 3.25" by 5.5" in diameter across the base, and has a subtle lighly hammered finish with a hammered design. It is quite heavy and in superb condition with no dents, damage or repairs. Stamped "GERMANY" on the base.
Sorry, SOLD

Christofle Silver CHAMBERSTICK, Circa 1880 by Charles Christofle, founder

  RARE model of Chamberstick or Candle Holder, Candlestick or 'Bougeoir' in fine Silver plate Signed & Numbered on the bottom by "CHRISTOFLE" + "C * C" + "C Scales C" + 04"(see Photos). Everything is original. This is one of the first models made by Christofle. The chamberstick is heavy and the workmanship is very fine as can be seen from the wing nut which holds the piece together. (see Photos) Measurements are: about 6.5" long. Condition & Quality are excellent including the silver, with very minor surface scratches and wear and no nicks or dings.
Sorry, just SOLD

Christofle Silver CHAMBERSTICK or CANDLESTICK, Art Deco (1920-1935)

  Very fine early model of Chamberstick or Candle Holder, Candlestick or 'Bougeoir' in very fine Silver plate signed on the bottom by "GALLIA" + "O & C" + "PROD.CHRISTOFLE" + "O & C" again + "2". Made during the Art Deco Period. Dimensions: . 6" x 2". CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $165

Sconces, Candle Holders, "CHERUBS" Bronze & Gold, French 1800's

  Removed from the wall of an 18th Century Château is this exceptional PAIR of solid Bronze and Gold Gilded Sconces or Candle Holders in the form of 2 Cherubs, each holding 2 Candle in their Hands. Each Bronze Sculpture is a 'Work of Art' weighing about 2.75lbs each (1.3 kilos). These Sculptures can be mounted on a stand and with or without candles serve as a table decoration. Dimensions: about 10"high. CONDITION & QUALITY are EXCEPTIONAL.Sorry, just SOLD

Fantastic CHANDELIER, Bronze Gilded French 1800's

  Rare, early XIXth Century solid Bronze 12 Branch (12 lights) Gold gilded CHANDELIER which has been expertly electrified so as not to detract from the originality of the Chandelier. The gilding and the bronze are in remarkably fine condition. All of the wiring has been discreetly mounted on the outside of each Branch and tied to the branch rather than pierce the Chandelier. All of the Drip guards or Bobèches have the most wonderful detail top and bottom, and are included as is the chain. Dimensions: 34.5" tall & 27.5" across. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Sorry, SOLD